The bill appropriates $2,200,000 for both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. This funding is designated for a grant to Community Mediation Minnesota to establish a statewide housing mediation program aimed at supporting renters and residential property owners. The program is designed to provide a range of housing dispute resolution services, including eviction prevention, mediation, and navigation services, while also increasing awareness and access to these services across the state.

Additionally, the program will focus on enhancing mediation services for vulnerable populations, such as seniors and renters with disabilities, and will work to diversify the mediator roster to improve cultural competency. It will also integrate mediation services with other support systems, such as legal assistance and court services, and will develop evaluation tools to assess and improve program effectiveness. Overall, the bill aims to create a comprehensive framework for addressing housing disputes and promoting stability within the community.